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Young People Growing Skeptical of AI, Survey Suggests

A new wave of surveys and studies is revealing a notable shift in how younger generations view artificial intelligence. According to recent reporting, many young people now perceive AI as "more harmful than helpful," a sentiment that challenges assumptions about universal tech enthusiasm among digital natives. Key Findings

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Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy Environmental activist Erin Brockovich, best known for her landmark groundwater contamination case in Hinkley, California, has launched a new campaign targeting secrecy around data center operations and their environmental impact. Read more: Erin Brockovich takes aim at data center secrecy US shuts

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US Tightens AI Chip Export Controls Targeting Alleged Backdoor Routes to China

The United States has taken action to shut down what officials describe as a "secret backdoor" that could have allowed Chinese companies to access Nvidia's most advanced artificial intelligence chips. The move represents an intensification of US export controls designed to limit China's access

Brussels Signals Stricter Stance on Sustainable AI Development for Tech Giants

Overview European Union officials are signaling a more assertive approach to AI regulation, telling large technology companies that they must adopt sustainable AI practices or face potential restrictions on their operations within the bloc. Key Points * Brussels is establishing clearer expectations for how Big Tech should approach AI development * The

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Erin Brockovich turns environmental activism toward data center secrecy

A Familiar Name Takes On Big Tech Erin Brockovich, the environmental activist whose story became a Hollywood film starring Julia Roberts, is setting her sights on the tech industry. Brockovich, who gained national recognition for her work exposing chromium-6 contamination in the groundwater near Hinkley, California, has announced a new

US Moves to Expand AI Chip Export Restrictions to Chinese Firms Operating Outside China

The United States is taking steps to further restrict Nvidia's ability to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese firms, even when those firms operate outside mainland China. This move represents an expansion of existing export controls aimed at preventing China from accessing sophisticated semiconductor technology that could

Researchers Identify Protein Driver of Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers at Scripps Research have uncovered a key molecular mechanism behind the harmful brain inflammation observed in Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in Science Daily, identifies a protein called STING as a critical driver of inflammatory damage in the brain. Key Findings The research team discovered that STING